The awesome Avro Vulcan is an enduring image of the Cold War era when the world stood on the brink of nuclear annihilation.

For many years the RAF's delta-wing jet bomber was the cornerstone of Britain's nuclear deterrent. Read about the Vulcan's operational history and take a close-up look at its construction.

Discover what it was like to fly the mighty V-bomber, and find out how engineers kept it airworthy.

Centrepiece of the manual is Vulcan XH558 - the world's last flying example of an Avro Vulcan.

This new and updated edition looks at Vulcan XH558's air display career up to and including her final flight on 28 October 2015, and her bright future at the heart of 'The Vulcan Experience' at Robing Hood Airport, Doncaster.